DEV Community

Cover image for Vonage Dev Newsletter, February 2024: New tutorials, user group, and events
Daniela Facchinetti for Vonage

Posted on

Vonage Dev Newsletter, February 2024: New tutorials, user group, and events

Hello! The invitation is still open to join our dynamic user group: Your Vonage Viewpoint. It’s a great chance to share your opinion and score exciting rewards. But that’s just the start! Keep reading for new tutorials and upcoming events. And reach out anytime, across our social channels, with your questions or ideas. As always, thanks for being part of the Vonage Community.

The Vonage Developer Relations Team 💜

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Your Vonage Viewpoint — NEW USER GROUP

Do you want Vonage to release a certain feature? Or maybe you’re frustrated with our dashboard build but don’t know where to shout? Well say hello to Your Vonage Viewpoint, where your insights can refine developer products, services, and campaigns across Vonage Communications and Network APIs. Join in and enjoy:

  • A private Slack Community channel
  • Quarterly rewards for your participation
  • The opportunity to shape Vonage products and roadmaps (including exclusive access)

Start now

TUTORIALS

How to Send WhatsApp Messages With Laravel

Unlock the power of seamless WhatsApp messages in your app with Laravel and Vonage Messages API. Jim Seconde helps you elevate your app messaging power. Read more

Real-Time Translation With Vonage Video API

Break language barriers with Vonage Video API. Javier Molina Sanz guides you through creating inclusive and accessible video experiences for a global audience — with real-time translation and our Video API. Read more

Build an Escape Plan With the Vonage Voice API and Get a Ghost Call

Excuse yourself discreetly with Vonage Voice API. Amanda Cavallaro shows how to trigger a ghost call by sending an SMS to a virtual number. Welcome to the art of subtle exits (!). Read more

How to Build a Role-Playing Game With Vonage AI Studio and Notion

Dive into the magic of game development with Diana Pham. Vonage AI Studio and Notion are the tools to craft your own RPG — all inspired by Baldur's Gate 3, the 2023 game of the year. Read more

Anything-to-SMS With IFTTT and Vonage

Get to know the 'If This Then That' magic for automating tasks across web services and devices with no code. Benjamin Aronov shows how he created an IFTTT applet using the Vonage AI Studio platform for SMS weather alerts. Read more

Sending SMS Messages With PHP

Keep it simple and powerful with PHP. Jim Seconde walks through the steps of sending messages with minimal PHP lines — including a raw script and sleek web app framework. Read more

See More

EVENTS

London Java Community Meetup (London, March 14)

We’re excited to continue our partnership with the London Java Community. And we’re opening the doors of the Vonage London office — so please join us for great workshops, tasty food, and exclusive swag. And did we mention the Vonage Trivia Challenge?

Laracon India (Udaipur, March 23 to 24)

The official Laravel conference travels to India for the first time. Speakers and presentations focus on Laravel, PHP, VueJS, web development, and more. Jim Seconde leads a must-attend session — Welcome to the PHP Agency Wild West.

See More

Top comments (0)